Lake Michigan Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| março | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junho | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julho | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| setembro | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| outubro | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Subarctic. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares com nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Michigan.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 129 km | 10°C | +3°C warmer | 901 mm |
| Wisconsin | 219 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 888 mm |
| O'Hare International Airport | 237 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1069 mm |
| Wicker Park | 239 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 996 mm |
| ZIP Code 60601 | 240 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1034 mm |
Melhor época para visitar Lake Michigan
Go in julho, agosto and setembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, março and dezembro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 14°C is in line com the 14°C typical for this month.
Chuva is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Visibilidade is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, março and dezembro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 14°C (57°F) in Lake Michigan com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 12°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 11°C a 14°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 0%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 6.9/10 – razoável — planeie conforme o tempo.
A melhor época para visitar Lake Michigan is julho, agosto and setembro. O clima é subarctic. janeiro, março and dezembro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. agosto é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 21°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -6°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 237 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 14°C is in line com the 14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 9.5/10. Visibilidade is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Michigan
| Tipo | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América do Norte |
| Coordenadas | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Hora local | 3:42 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Melhores meses | julho, agosto and setembro |
| Clima | Subarctic |
Tempo map for Lake Michigan
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Its coordinates are 44, -87. It lies in América do Norte.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan agora?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 85% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lake Michigan?
julho, agosto and setembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. janeiro, março and dezembro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Michigan in?
Lake Michigan observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The hora local is 3:42 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things a do in Lake Michigan?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tempo Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated outubro 24, 2026 at 3:42 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
